Mid- to Senior-Level Construction & Procurement Associate

King & Spalding LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

King & Spalding LLP in Houston seeks a mid- to senior-level associate with 3–7+ years of experience in construction and procurement transactions. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating construction contracts for globally significant energy, mining, and infrastructure projects worth hundreds of millions to billions of dollars.

The successful candidate will have a strong academic record and experience in drafting complex construction agreements, with a preference for those with an

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of construction/procurement law experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts.
• Engineering background preferred.
• Superior academic credentials required.
• Experience with large-scale energy, mining, and infrastructure projects worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate construction-related contracts for energy, mining, and infrastructure projects.

Skills

Construction law

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Engineering background

Global project experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

• Experience in construction law is required.
• Prior engineering experience is preferred.
• Candidates should possess superior academic credentials.
• The role involves drafting and negotiation of construction-related contracts.
• Work focuses on large-scale energy, mining, and infrastructure projects globally.
• Projects generally range in value from $500 million to over $20 billion.

Posting details

Practice Area: Construction & Procurement

Years of experience: 3-7

King & Spalding seeks a mid- to senior-level associate with 3-7+ years of experience for its Construction & Procurement Transactions team in the Houston office (Dallas or Atlanta will also be considered). Experience in construction law is required, and prior engineering experience is preferred. Qualified candidates will have superior academic credentials. The work will involve the drafting and negotiation of construction-related contracts for large-scale energy, mining, and infrastructure projects located around the world, with each project generally ranging in value from $500 million to over $20 billion.